Radar detectors

[bucket boy]

ive got the bell xr or sti driver same detector ,hard wire put it on went for ride same as pumba did whent thru town as well still never go of no false alarms picks up speed camara still cant do anything about all the coppas that cruise a long with radar of untill they see something that looks like it might be coming a bit fast

[sAsLEX]

Yep, the STI Bel. It's one of the few detectors that are also undetectable in use (not that it's against the law yet)

So it doesn't use a Local Oscillator to detect the frequencies?


I would be dubious about this claim, as in Electronic Warfare (the detection, classification and tracking of enemy emissions) and radar a LO is still required which generally ends up being emitted through the receive antenna.....

[Pixie]

So it doesn't use a Local Oscillator to detect the frequencies?


I would be dubious about this claim, as in Electronic Warfare (the detection, classification and tracking of enemy emissions) and radar a LO is still required which generally ends up being emitted through the receive antenna.....

On a quality detector the leakage is minimised.

[Krusti]

I see Escort is bringing out a x900.

[Delphinus]

Wonder if the actual detection is any better than the x50.
It has GPS so you can mark locations... Which it also uses to stop false alerts. And also disables alerts at super low speeds like parking lots. But is the detection any different?

[Blackbird]

Somewhere on a past thread, I posted an independent comparative test between detectors. The X50 and V1 were pretty similar in performance although each outscored the other slightly in some specific tests. The rear Ka pickup on my X50 works really well. It was picking up an HWP car following me on the Hauraki Plains and it was initially out of sight, maybe up to 2 km back. It was only when I stopped in Turua that I realised where the source of the signal was coming from.

[sAsLEX]

On a quality detector the leakage is minimised.

Minimised and undetectable are two rather different things.

[babyblade250rr]

Hi guys and gals,

Just wondering how and what is the best way to mount a x50 on to your bike i have one that i've been using in my cage but think it would be better utilized on my 2 wheeler.

pics would be a great help also

[sAsLEX]

Hi guys and gals,

Just wondering how and what is the best way to mount a x50 on to your bike i have one that i've been using in my cage but think it would be better utilized on my 2 wheeler.

pics would be a great help also

I made a little bracket that held on to the two mirror mounting bolts and the H frame. Bit of velcro to hold it on there.


Also made one that magneted on to the tank
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/at...8&d=1112077125

[Blackbird]

Hi guys and gals,

Just wondering how and what is the best way to mount a x50 on to your bike i have one that i've been using in my cage but think it would be better utilized on my 2 wheeler.

pics would be a great help also

This is the installation on the Blackbird. The waterproof cover was from Radar Direct in NZ, the stem mount and screamer were from www.motorcycleradar.com in the USA.

[babyblade250rr]

that looks like a very reasonable installation well done and thanks for the pictures that will help alot trying to come up with something for myself



cheers

[Pumba]

Blackbirds mount looks like a Techmount, I got one for the SV from the radar direct boys, not cheap, but I need it at the time and it does work well.

There is a new croud around http://www.ramsolutions.co.nz/ they are members on here and there product doesnt look to bad.

[rustys]

Blackbird, interested to know how WATERPROOF is the cover for the x50, thinking about getting one for my set up, through "cartonryan" $40.00.I also have the "Techmount system" which i have on both my bikes. Unfortunatly for local retailers purchased mine through, www.sportsbikeseffects a lot cheaper and four days delivered.

[sAsLEX]

Blackbird, interested to know how WATERPROOF is the cover for the x50, thinking about getting one for my set up, through "cartonryan" $40.00.I also have the "Techmount system" which i have on both my bikes. Unfortunatly for local retailers purchased mine through, www.sportsbikeseffects a lot cheaper and four days delivered.

A crap load cheaper than a non functioning radar....... don't ask.

Though before it went swimming I used a zip lock bag and a rubber band and that worked fine and I could still see and push all the buttons....just remember to take the bag with you every time.

[Holy Roller]

A crap load cheaper than a non functioning radar....... don't ask.

Though before it went swimming I used a zip lock bag and a rubber band and that worked fine and I could still see and push all the buttons....just remember to take the bag with you every time.

I use one of my daughters hair ties to hold the bag on or insulation tape when I'm on a long ride like the GC. Same set up for the bike 2 bike comms also. Three years and still working as it should. I have an ear piece to alert me so any sound reduction by the bag does not matter